# Sam Dunlap — Short Fiction character guide

> Sam Dunlap in Short Fiction by Frederik Pohl.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sam, Sam Dunlap⁠—he, Sam Vern, Dunlap

**First appearance:** 0000-asteroid-of-the-damned

## Who they are

A minor character with a small presence.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/i)

The narrator and protagonist, traveling under the alias Mr. Schlaepfer, navigating a ruined New York to gather supplies.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/ii)

Protagonist and narrator; defends Arthur from being sold to the Major's agent.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/iii)

Narrator and reluctant participant in the sale of Arthur; former yeoman on the Sea Sprite.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/iv)

Narrator and chief of office routine for Major Copeland; helps survey ships for a potential escape.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/v)

Narrator and protagonist; works on fueling the Queen Elizabeth and devises a plan to save Arthur and Amy from Major Copeland.

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